Low level laser therapy for dentinal tooth hypersensitivity.

A comparative double blind study testing low level laser therapy (Gallium/Aluminium/Arsenide laser [GaAlAs]) against placebo was carried out in the management of dentinal tooth hypersensitivity. Subjects demonstrating dentinal hypersensitivity and complying with strict selection criteria were randomly assigned to an active and placebo group. Low level laser therapy was applied for one minute to both the apex and cervical area of the tooth; and reapplied at one week, two-week and eight-week intervals.